DiscoverYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing
Ep 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing

Ep 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing

Update: 2025-05-16
Share

Description

In this episode, We delve into the intricacies of training for handstands, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nervous system, the role of periodization, and how hormonal cycles affect performance. We discuss the necessity of structured training for skill acquisition and the significance of strength in mastering handstands. The conversation highlights the need for clear inputs and consistent practice to facilitate progress and overcome plateaus.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Handstands and Training Systems

02:57 Understanding Skill Acquisition and Nervous System Role

05:48 Plateaus in Training: Neurological and Muscular

09:07 The Impact of Hormones on Balance and Training

11:57 Periodization: Structured Planning for Progress

19:47 Building Strength and Capacity for Handstands

28:34 The Importance of Clear Inputs and Consistency

33:25 Conclusion and Next Steps

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Ep 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing

Ep 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing

Shimi Nadaraja